Tree Seedlings

…and damaged or unhealthy seeds are discarded. Seeds are then dried for storage or prepared for immediate planting. We participate in two university/industry tree improvement cooperatives, and we maintain two…

Howard E. Bennett Museum

…timekeepers of history. A crosscut of a bald cypress welcomes visitors as they enter the building. Scientists at the University of Georgia estimate the bald cypress began sprouting in 1444,…

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We provide leadership, service, and education to protect and conserve Georgia’s forest resources….

Invasive Plant Control Program

…comprised of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Forestry Commission, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the University of Georgia. For more than 15 years, members of this…